Top 5 - Organic News to Help You Grow #220

1. Awe Sum to Offer Organic Blueberries from Pacific Northwest

Awe Sum Organics has partnered with high-quality small and mid-sized family farms in Oregon and Washington to bring you Awe Sum organic blueberries that have a wonderful, sweet and tangy flavor. Awe Sum organic blueberries are cultivated with the utmost care and strict adherence to organic standards.   Read More

2. Whole Foods Market Announces Winners of Ninth-Annual Supplier Awards

Whole Foods Market recognized 42 local, regional, and national suppliers in May as part of the company’s ninth-annual Supplier Awards. Award recipients span all product categories and were selected by Whole Foods Market leaders, category experts, and buyers who work closely with suppliers every day.      Read More

3. Organic Weed Control Strategies for Apple Growers

Weed control remains the most significant issue among organic apple growers in the Northeastern US, according to Greg Peck, assistant professor at Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture. For them, “it’s among the hardest things to control,” says Peck.     Read More

4. Eat Fresh and Local: Summer Vegetables from Morning Kiss Organic

Sourcing from local farms and East Coast growers, Morning Kiss Organic is prepared to ship summer vegetables from its growing and packing regions this summer. Program offerings will include cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet corn, and other summer crops as well as fresh potatoes and onions. Broccoli crowns are new to the organic lineup this year.    Read More

5. Black Grower Turns Front Yards into Urban Farms

Learning about Crop Swap LA offers a crash course in urban farming—but with a twist. Founded by Jamiah Hargins, Crop Swap LA is a social enterprise that grows foods in unused spaces such as front yards. The Counter reported that Hargins founded Crop Swap LA in 2018 to redistribute excess homegrown fruits and vegetables to neighbors. Producing quality food is also an important aspect of Crop Swap LA. According to the website, "regenerative organic soil is life."    Read More